The Latest Breaking News from Dan Patrick

Texas withdraws request to block U.S. Justice Department from monitoring state’s elections

The federal agency agreed their monitors would remain outside polling locations and wouldn’t interfere with voting.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 2, 2024

Robert Roberson’s case spotlights Texas’ GOP divide on criminal justice

Texas’ junk science statute has remained hamstrung for the last decade. So too have other criminal justice reforms, despite efforts from the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 24, 2024

Delta-8 hemp and Texas medical marijuana industries to face off in the upcoming legislative session

Medical marijuana providers say they must operate under strict rules while hemp products like delta-8 can proliferate.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 23, 2024

Republicans who want to oust Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan unanimously back state Rep. David Cook

Four GOP state representatives suspended their bids to challenge Phelan and 48 Republicans backed Cook, which could threaten Phelan’s shot at a third term.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 20, 2024

Dan Patrick asks Senate to consider bills to unmask protesters, change runoff elections

The new list includes many right-wing priorities, and would escalate Republicans’ wars against diversity, equity and inclusion programs and review laws to keep noncitizens off voter rolls.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 10, 2024

Texas would need about $81.5 billion a year to end property taxes, officials say

Texas Republicans have been trying to reduce the state’s high property taxes for years, but some acknowledge eliminating them would be too expensive.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 4, 2024

What Trump 2.0 Would Mean for Texas

The state’s ruling conservative class stands to gain bigly, while everyone else will face the fallout of a radical second term.

Texas Observer · Sep 4, 2024

Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick launches PAC to strengthen conservative control in state Senate ahead of tight elections

The committee aims to bolster conservative agenda in Texas focusing on issues such as border security, property taxes and gun rights.

Latin Times · Sep 1, 2024

Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans

The county plans to ID eligible voters and send them registration forms. GOP officials say it’s an end-run around state law.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 29, 2024

Dan Patrick starts Texas Senate leadership political action committee

New group plans to support policy goals of the conservative Senate majority.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2024